9 ADAR I 5779 • FEBRUARY 14, 2019 • VOLUME XXXX, NUMBER 4 • PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID, SYRACUSE, NY
Super Sunday a super success A few snow flurries weren’t enough to slow down the Jewish Federation of Central New York on Super Sunday. The annual phone-a-thon event on January 27 attracted more than 60 volunteers who made more than 2,000 calls to Federation
friends. By the end of the day, more than $36,000 was raised to assist Federation beneficiary agencies as well as other Jewish institutions here, nationally and abroad. “Super Sunday remains the official kickoff to the Campaign season and
Clockwise from front: Steven Greeson, Steffi Bergman, Karen Docter and Jewish Federation of Central New York Chair of the Board Ellen Weinstein performed clerical tasks at Federation’s Super Sunday.
we should all be very pleased with the pledges we secured. I was so proud of the commitment and tireless effort put in by the Federation staff and volunteers who helped organize the event, as well as all those in our community who came by to make calls, stuff envelopes or show their support,” said Neil A. Rube, Federation Campaign chair. Federation thanks Super Sunday Chair Myrna Koldin, photographer Len Levy and all the volunteers who “braved the elements” to reach out to supporters. Federation acknowledges several sponsors for their support, including American Food and Vending, Natur-Tyme, Dunkin’ Donuts and Verizon, as well as the Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center for hosting the event. Federation representatives also noted that none of this would be possible without the generosity of the community members who answered their phones and made contributions, and offered their thanks.
L-r: Jewish Federation of Central New York President/CEO Michael Balanoff and Federation Board member Joel Friedman (Photos courtesy of Leonard Levy) Super Sunday officially kicks off the 2019 Campaign. If you missed the call and would like to donate now, contact Colleen Baker at 315-445-0161, ext. 102, or go to www.jewishfederationcny.org/donate.
2019 Federation Campaign Annual
Syracuse Hebrew Day School Head of School Lori Tenenbaum and SHDS student Joseph Seidman pitched in with some of the many clerical tasks.
The room bustled with activity.
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Pay it forward and donate to the 2019 Jewish Federation of CNY Annual Campaign
Goal: $1,300,000
Thank you for your support! $649,547 as of Feb. 11, 2019
As winter weather batters populations worldwide, JDC calls for aid efforts BY JNS STAFF (JNS) – As extreme weather sweeps across the United States and Europe, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee urges the public to support local and global winter efforts that aid poor populations. JDC has provided such aid this year to more than 9,500 poor Jews, including the homebound elderly, across the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe. The relief – deployed to ensure protection from dipping temperatures and rising costs during the winter months – includes thousands of tons of coal, firewood and gasoline; warm clothing and bedding sets; utility subsidies; minor home repairs; and extra food and medical supplies for people with limited access to stores and facilities in inclement weather conditions. “The human toll of extreme cold, espe-
cially for vulnerable groups like the poor, elderly and children, cannot be underestimated,” said JDC CEO David M. Schizer. “As parts of America are plunged again into dangerous temperatures, the warm home and clothing we take for granted is
often out of reach for those on the margins of society, like elderly Jews in places like the former Soviet Union. See “JDC” on page 2
For more information, please contact Colleen Baker at 315-445-2040, ext. 102, or Cbaker@jewishfederationcny.org
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Nadezhda B. (last name withheld) shoveled coal provided to her by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the JDC-supported Hesed Social Welfare Center outside Odessa, Ukraine. (Photo by JDC)
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Family movie matinee Congregational notes Super Science Sunday
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The Jewish Community Center of Talks, classes, a concert, a blood The Syracuse Hebrew Day School Syracuse will hold a family movie drive and more are announced by will host two childre’s scientific local congregations. matinee of “Sing” on March 3. learning events open to the public. Stories on page 4 Story on page 3 Story on page 5
Small Business Profiles.....4-6 Calendar Highlights............... 6 Obituaries................................. 7 Classifieds................................ 8